The Nova Scotia Sisterhood is a province-wide, free program for Black women to access healthcare in the community and to improve overall health and wellbeing.
The Nova Scotia Sisterhood team:
- provides medical care,
- assists in managing ongoing health conditions,
- has a therapist on staff to provide clinical therapy,
- offers navigation to health and community resources,
- delivers health promotion and wellness education, and
- develops partnerships with community groups.
Areas of focus:
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- diabetes
- screening for health conditions
- mental health and addictions
- nutrition and physical activity
- obtaining health information specific to Black Women
Programs and services
Nova Scotia Sisterhood Clinics
Please note that there are additional Halifax Clinics every Tuesday afternoon.
Nov 20- Upper Hammonds Plains
Nov 27- Darthmouth
Dec 4 -Halifax
Dec 11- East/North Preston
Dec 18- Upper Hammonds Plains
To make an appointment please call 902-399-5473. For general inquires please email: NSSisterhood@nshealth.ca
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Free Zumba class for Diabetes Awareness Month.
Get moving with us!
Join the Nova Scotia Sisterhood at the YMCA for a fun, free Zumba exercise class and learn about YMCA programs. Everyone is welcome! Wear comfortable clothing and indoor shoes.
Join us! Thursday, November 21st 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
John W. Lindsay YMCA
5640 Sackville Street, Halifax
To register, please email or call Ashley, community coordinator (Nova Scotia Sisterhood): Ashley.Preston@nshealth.ca
902-399-5799
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Diabetes Awareness
The NS Sisterhood Health Awareness Talk Virtual Learning Series
In recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, the Nova Scotia Sisterhood is hosting a virtual talk centered around Black women and diabetes.
Join a Registered Nurse and Certified
Diabetes Educator, to discuss:
· What is diabetes?
· The difference between type 1, type 2, gestational and prediabetes
· Signs and symptoms of diabetes and risk factors
· Diabetes management
Tuesday, November 26th, 2024
5:30pm AST
Join Teams Meeting:
Meeting ID: 272 619 481 818
Passcode: riPVan
Meeting Link: http://bit.ly/3YX6eVW
Join us for a chance to win a $25 grocery gift card!
If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Preston, Community Coordinator, at Ashley.Preston@nshealth.ca or 902-399-5799
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